The Minimalist '90s Midi Is The Only Dress To Invest In This Summer | Vogue

The minimalist midi dress is making a confident comeback this summer. With its rounded neckline and elegant, sleeveless form, it's a paragon of pared-back style–not to mention a perfect embodiment of the nostalgic '90s style that everyone's wrapped up in right now, originally championed by the likes of Helmut Lang and Calvin Klein.

Just as the silhouette is proving to be a favorite among today's supers–seen on everyone from EmRata to Bella Hadid–back in its heyday, Kate Moss was a key champion of the trend, regularly spotted in dresses that were deceptively simple in form, but never devoid of character. Whether a cocoon dress or a silky camisole slip, the dresses she regularly sported were always masterful exhibitions of sharp, minimalist cuts, clean lines and a deliberately sober palette.

Of course, another of the era's true masters of the trend was Carolyn Bessette Kennedy , a name on everyone's lips since the release of Ryan Murphy's Love Story , the hit series detailing her whirlwind romance with John Kennedy Jr. A patron saint of stripped-back style, her resurgent popularity has fueled interest in exactingly crafted clothes in neutral tones and quietly fabulous fabrics. Think: roomy white shirts, ruler-straight gabardine pencil skirts and, of course, minimalist dresses. The outfit she wore to a 1998 White House state dinner, held in honor of then-Prime Minister Tony Blair, is a testament to her perennial style kudos, a lean black silhouette almost ascetic in its simplicity–and all the more elegant for it.

During the fashion show season that just passed, you didn't have to look far for the trend's revival. At Gucci, we saw a suite of second-skin models; at Miu Miu, ultra-cropped silhouettes in roomier, almost A-line fits, while at Prada, dresses were cinched at the waist, split at the hem, and rendered in the Italian house's signature technical nylon. Minimalist as the look may be, when these dresses hit the shop floor come the autumn, there'll be myriad ways to pull off the trend.

Below, here's our edit of minimalist dresses available to pull off the racks right now.

Dior Announces Location Of Cruise 2027 Show In Los Angeles

GO WEST: Dior has revealed the venue for Jonathan Anderson ⁘s debut cruise show, due to take place in Los Angeles on May 13.

The collection will be presented on the grounds of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art against the backdrop of its new wing designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, the house said in a statement shared exclusively with WWD.

Despite ongoing geopolitical turbulence, European luxury brands are betting on the U.S. to be a key driver of recovery following a two-year sales slump. Gucci and Louis Vuitton are scheduled to unveil their cruise 2027 lines in New York City on May 16 and May 20, respectively. Gucci has also sponsored the annual LACMA gala since its inception in 2011. You May Also Like

Meanwhile, members of French luxury association Comit⁘ Colbert hope to put U.S. trade tariffs and diplomatic tensions behind them with an exhibition in New York celebrating 250 years of French and American friendship , scheduled to run from May 26 to 31.

Dior ⁘s show in L.A. follows last year⁘s opening of its flagship on Rodeo Drive designed by American architect Peter Marino.

The French fashion house has a long-standing love affair with Hollywood, dressing many leading ladies on- and off-screen. Its brand ambassadors Jennifer Lawrence and Mikey Madison both wore Dior to accept their Oscar for best actress, as did Michelle Yeoh.

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Dior, SCAD Partner On New Exhibition: ‘Dior: Crafting Fashion'

The House of Dior is making its debut in a museum in the Southeastern U.S. next month through a partnership with the Savannah College of Art and Design.

The Atlanta-based SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film worked with the French luxury house to create “ Dior : Crafting Fashion” which will open on April 16. The exhibition, which was curated by Hélène Starkman, exhibition curator for Christian Dior Couture, and organized by Rafael Brauer Gomes, creative director of SCAD FASH museums, offers an unprecedented look at the history of the company and how it has transformed over the years.

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“Among the primary inspirations for this exhibition is the desire to share and reveal the entire creative process that gives rise to and reinvents Dior haute couture — this laboratory in motion — from white toiles to the defile,” said Olivier Bialobos, deputy managing director of Dior. “Sharing knowledge is also one of the key passions driving our creative director Jonathan Anderson, and we are therefore very pleased that this event is taking place at a university, the very symbol of knowledge sharing.”

The exhibition is broken down into seven distinct thematic sections and includes pieces created by a range of Dior designers, from Christian Dior to Jonathan Anderson , as well as toiles that speak to the “petites mains”; expressive gardens; Lady Dior handbags reimagined by American artists and looks from fashion shows and red carpet events.

All told, there are more than 100 historic pieces in the show, some presented for the first time.

“This spring, SCAD FASH celebrates the legacy and influence of Christian Dior, who conjured fashion with the precision of architecture and the passion of poetry,” said SCAD president and founder Paula Wallace. “This historic exhibition — featuring work never yet seen in a public exhibition — reveals the extraordinary artistry behind the storied French couture house, from the first toiles shaped by the ateliers, to the iconic lines and looks that command today's runways and red carpets. This exhibition is a master class in the magic of a legendary maison.”

The exhibition explores the chronology of the creative process — from drawing board to workshop and from accessorizing to runways — and is based on the namesake designer's initial dream of becoming an architect before running an art gallery until ultimately becoming a couturier.

Valentino Appoints Antonio Achille Chief Operating, Transformation Officer

MILAN — Valentino has completed the structure of its organization with the appointment of Antonio Achille as chief operating and transformation officer, effective April 8. Achille will report to chief executive officer Riccardo Bellini, who has been building his team since his arrival last September.

This is a new role at Valentino that merges different purviews, as Achille will oversee all industrial divisions and the digital and technology functions.

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Achille was most recently senior vice president of business development, strategy, innovation and new business at Chalhoub Group . His CV spans more than 30 years across luxury, retail and consumer sectors, including global head of luxury at The Boston Consulting Group, previously senior partner at McKinsey ⁘ Company, and CEO of furniture firm Natuzzi.

Valentino relies on a web of production sites in Italy, ranging across towns such as Bucine, Limite and Capraia specialized in footwear production and housing the Valentino Shoes Lab, while the Valentino Sporting Shoes Lab is located in Macerata, specifically Morrovalle, in the Marche region.

Ready-to-wear is made in Turin, and other plants are in Scandicci (Tuscany) and Rosate (Lombardy), while the couture ateliers are at the company headquarters in Rome's Palazzo Mignanelli.

Bellini in December appointed Laurent Bergamo deputy CEO to flank him in the new chapter of the Rome-based couture house. Bergamo first joined Valentino in 2018, after spending 14 years at Tod's.

Other key appointments include Davide Tosi as chief merchandising officer of the brand. He was previously global chief merchandising officer of ready-to-wear at Gucci.

Angelina Jolie Steps Out For Tom Ford Shanghai Event

Angelina Jolie attended the Tom Ford event in Shanghai, China this week hosted by creative director Haider Ackermann, and three things immediately stood out.

First, the white Tom Ford dress. The actress has built so much of her red carpet identity around black, so seeing her step out in a satin robe-style dress like this feels refreshing. It's softer, lighter, and, considering the spring timing, it also feels timely.

Then there's the lip. The bold red grabs your attention—how could it not? But it also serves as a reminder that she is the face of Tom Ford Beauty , following the announcement back in August 2024 . We haven't really seen her lean into this signature shade for a while, not even during her press tour for Couture . You have to go back to February 2025 for the Critics' Choice Awards to find the last sighting of 16 Scarlet Rouge , that true matte red which has long been part of her beauty identity.

And finally, the hair. I will always hope for a return to brunette, but she's gone even lighter. I'm guessing that, with the white dress and the lighter hair, she's moving into a softer space.

I'm curious where everyone lands on this. Do we prefer Angelina leaning into this lighter direction, or are we ready for her to bring back the brunette?

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Louis Vuitton Is Stepping Up Its Sustainability Commitments – Here's How | Vogue

The latest brand to share its rebooted sustainability strategy? Louis Vuitton , which is launching its Regeneration 2030 roadmap today. Moving beyond its pre-existing commitments to reduce its environmental footprint, the LVMH-owned fashion house is now aiming to have a positive impact on the planet. “The question today is no longer how to limit [our] negative impact,” Christelle Capdupuy, Louis Vuitton's senior vice president of sustainability, tells Vogue . “The world is under pressure: the climate is changing, biodiversity is receding, and water scarcity threatens our planet. At Louis Vuitton, more than 90 per cent of our raw materials comes from nature. This is why we decided to evolve our commitment beyond preservation towards regeneration, in order to contribute positively to ecosystem restoration.”

To achieve this, Louis Vuitton is committing to restoring one million hectares of flora and fauna habitats by working in partnership with the conservation charity People For Wildlife , as well as looking to create a positive impact within its own supply chain. “[We are] placing regenerative agriculture in the heart of our approach, because it will decrease the impact on the soil and restore biodiversity, and also capture more carbon,” Capdupuy explains.

As part of its current sustainability strategy, Louis Vuitton has increased the amount of certified and recycled materials it uses from 52 per cent to 98 per cent over the past five years. Now, the brand is raising its ambition level, setting a target to source 100 per cent of its virgin cotton, wool and leather from regenerative sources by 2030. “Regenerative agriculture must be scalable, and scalability lies in working hand-in-hand with the farmers,” Capdupuy continues. “We are not targeting small volumes.”

Ralph Lauren Polo Play Pop-Up Lands In Sydney And Melbourne

THERE'S A CERTAIN type of pop-up that feels… obligatory. You walk in, do a polite lap, maybe take a photo, and leave. This is different.

Ralph Lauren's new Polo Play pop-ups — landing in Sydney and Melbourne from tomorrow (March 26) to April 6 — feel more like something you stumble into and end up staying longer than planned. Not because you have to, but because it's genuinely fun.

Set up at Chatswood Chase and Emporium Melbourne, the spaces are built around the idea of play — which, yes, sounds like a buzzword, but here it actually lands. Think colour, movement, and nostalgic Ralph Lauren ease.

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At the centre of it all is the Polo Play handbag — the kind of everyday bag that doesn't try too hard, but still pulls a look together. Clean lines, easy shapes, and enough personality (especially in the colour) to make just about anything work. It's the sort of piece you end up reaching for without really thinking.

But what makes this worth your time isn't just the bag — it's what you can do with it.

If you're someone who likes a bit of personalisation (or just wants an excuse to make something feel more your own), there's complimentary embossing with any purchase, plus a charm station where you can build out your own add-ons.

There's also a broader shift happening here that feels worth noting. Instead of just placing product in a space and hoping people engage, this is about creating a moment around it — something interactive, slightly social, and easy to dip in and out of. Which, when you think about it, is exactly how we all shop now.

And for those who aren't in Sydney or Melbourne (or just don't feel like leaving the house), the Polo Play collection is also available across Ralph Lauren stores nationally and online at ralphlauren.com.au — so you're not missing out entirely.